Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Thai Beef Sticks

Ingredients

• 500 g fillet or rump steak

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1-2 cloves crushed garlic

• 4 cm piece finely chopped lemon grass root

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander roots and leaves

• 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce,

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons each of fresh chopped mint and opal or purple basil

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

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Method:

1. Trim fillet or rump steak of excess fat and sinew. Cut the beef into small cubes and place in a large bowl.

2. Combine 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1-2 cloves crushed garlic, 4 cm piece finely chopped lemon grass root, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander roots and leaves, 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar, 2 tablespoons each of fresh chopped mint and opal or purple basil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a small jug or bowl. Pour over the meat and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

3. Thread the meat onto skewers alternately with wedges of red onion. Cook ort a lightly oiled preheated grill or barbecue flat-plate for 2-3 minutes each side or until tender. Brush with marinade while cooking.